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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
Vermont News.

A ten-year-old son of Abram Sou
liza of Proctor was drowned in Otter
creek Thursday.
The sparks from the engine set fire
to large freight train on the Central
Vermont railroad south of st. Ar
mand, Que, at about | p. m. We'd
nesday. The engineer ran the train
rapidly until he reached Highgate
Springs where he ran on to a side
track and two of the train men dis
connected the cars while under full
Roadway, leaving the burning cars by
themselves. Four cars loaded with
telegraph poles in bond for export to
England were entirelo consumed.
Bennington's l6 arc electric lights
will cost $1,000 year and the con-
tract has already been signed.
David Johnson, an Englishman,
stabbed Emmett Gibson of Richford
with a pitchfork the other day. He
has been committed to Jail in default
of 5000.
Henry w. Tewkcbury of West
Randolph, the well known lecturer
upon Gettysburg, is recovering very
slowly from his injuries received in
the Hartford bridge disaster last win
ter. He is able to get about a little
on crutches, but cannot take up the
lecturing business next fall.
Sanford Eddy's barn in Waterbury,
containing three horses and 40 tons
of hay were burned Friday, causing a
loss of $1,000.
Orison Joselyn of Waitsfeld, aged
GO, was thrown Friday by a horse,
receiving wounds that proved fatal.
The house of Harvey Fletcher in
Lowell was struck by lightning Fri
day night and Mrs. Fletcher was in
stantly killed, while her husband was
paralyzed. He will recover. They
were asleep in bed at the time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

A Rutland Herald scribe digs out
the following heat statistics: The
mean temperature for the month Cat
Rutland)was 74.7, as against 69.9
last year. The mean temperature in
Albany for the month of July in each
year since 1874, when the signal SER
vice was established, has been as
follows: 1874, 500 1875, 69.S, 49,
76, 1911; 1877, 71.S; 1873, 1876 (;
1879 Ill 1880, 74.9; 1881, 1873
1882, 1913; 1888, 1913; 1884, 7O.7;
1885, $50; 1886, 72.2; 1887, 1914.
1t will be noticed that for the last
two years the mean temperature for
July in Rutland has been in the Vi
cinity of two degrees below that of
Albany. 1t may be fairly assumed
that this is the average difference be-
tween the temperature of the two
places, and thus an approximate idea
may be gathered from the Albany
figures. The nearest approach to last
months temperature was in 1880,
when in Albany the mean was 74.9,
which would indicate probable NEAR
in Rutland of fraction above Il
degrees. AS matter of fact We
find that the reported temperature il
Rutland from day to day in July, IS.
80, was very high, comparing closely
with this years record. The mean
if figured, would probably show a
bove ~ rather than below it. An
other year in which extreme heat wa,
experienced in July, here and else
where in the North, was 1868, whel
cases of sunstroke and prostration a
different points were reported witt
monotonous frequency in the columns
of the daily papers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
WILL You. READER. AID Us?
An ounce OF prevention Is worth a
pound of cure.

An extra train over the narrow
gauge brought up last Friday the
Vermont railroad commission and
their clerk escorted by whole reti-
nue. of Central officials. The lat
ter it is surmised came along to hold
up the bridges and trestles while the
commission passed over in their ex-
aminations. Now in explanation, and
to avoid another libel suit, we would
state that we do not wish to intimate
that the aforesaid bridges and trestles
on the B. & W. are not entirely safe,
in fact we suppose they are-founded
upon a rock. But how nice it is to
have q railroad management that has
ever watchful eye to windward.
With the pOnderous shoulders of a
Bean for stay, and the mechanical
eye of a Foss concentrated upon one
abutment and the executive ability of
the old Governors son seated at the
other end assurance is made doubly
sure, and no bridge would dare to
quake even when sustaining the enor-
nous weight of a Vermont railroad
commission.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
How Consumption is Communicated

Professor Ruhle, Of Bonn, in recent
paper on consumption of the lungs, states
that in his opinion the most frequent man.
ner of contracting this malady is from a
diseased person through the sputa, also
through the glands, calculations from the
skin, Or any way in which the poison may
appear on the surface and be transported
by means of pocket handkerchiefs, wash
ing, etc. The fact that the attendants in
hospitals who have the care of consump-
tives are seldom attacked with the disease,
conviced the writer that it is not the air
through which the germs are carried, but
it is communicated in another mode, in
fact, the way in which the members of
the family kiss and fondle the patient and
handle his linen. From one member Of
the family the special germ which excites
the disease goes to another. Instances
can frequently be found, on inquiry, where
the parents transmit the disease to their
children; in such cases the family physi-
clan should put in his word of warning
Boston Herald
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
The Bennington Monument.


Preparations for the celebration of
Aug l6 and the laying of the corner
stone of the Bennington battle mon
ument are rapidly nearing completion.
There is already assured a long list of
Masonic, military, Grand Army and
other civic bodies in that days pro-
cession. The Citizens Committee
have issued the following invitation :
ga general invitation is extended by
the committee in charge to all militia
ry, Masonic, Grand Army and other
civic associations and to citizens in
general to unite with the people of
the States of Massachusetts,, New
Hampshire and Vermont In celebrat-
ing the event. All such bodies who
will be present are requested to mott
fly the several committees of the num-
Der who will attend and whether ac-
companied by band or not. Military
and civic organizations will report to
Col. DIN Scott Knights Templar
and other Masonic bodies to Grand
Chaplain Gen. John r. Pilling !;
Grand Army posts to Commander
Charles f. Graves, Bennington, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
The Rural Vermonter saws

Charging farmer Seyenty-tive to one
hundred per cent of the value of his mark
etable crop for transportation to markets
from 70 to 200 miles away, while the same
roads are taking western farm products
directly through Vermont farms to the
same markets at an actual loss, is an abuse
as great in its way as Ireland has ever en-
dured from tyranical and relentless Brit
ain. The carload rates from Vermont to
lower New England are much too high
but this is comparatively nothing to the
most iniquitous and purposely oppressive
rates attached to smaller shipments. We
challenge the railroad organs of the State
to discuss this thing on its merits.
You may challenge and be hanged
brother Vermonter, they will never
meet you. Not they. The whole
trouble with Vermont is its exorbitant
railroad rates that places not only the
farmer but the manufacturer at thu
mercy of more favored localities, how
ever distant. The farmer who ha.
hundred bushels of potatoes to sci
finds, that Notwithstanding he is with
in $50 miles of Boston, the New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia farme
can put his potatoes into that marke
at much lower rate than he can an,
in order to sell his potatoes he must
of course, pay this difference in trans
portation. But these things are GO
ing to be regulated in due time Tn
Interstate commerce bill is the wedg
to do it, but the people must keel
driving it only stopping, occasionly
to maui little common sense int
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
Written for the Sitter.
DEMOCRATIC REFORM.
BY j. I. LANDMAN.

The Democrats once howled and swore,
And told the story DER and DER
OF bad administration.
Our party morals they deplored,
And every fault in memory stored
OF those who saved the nation.
They yelled reform till hoarse with rage;
Poor souls, it must have been an age
Ere vict'ry crowned their labors.
And then to whom was conquest due?
Twas fraud, and Mugwmps pulled them
through,
And prohibition neighbors.
That solid South seems bulk and head,
To which the Northern tail is we'd
And both so well united.
Dear brethren bound by party ties,
And right or wrong, absurd or wise,
Their party VOWS are plighted.
But passing DER these VOWS and ties,
We long to see the promised rise
In virtue democratic.
With raScals out and good men in,
And offices so free from sin,
Reform should be emphatic.
But reformation's wheels seem clogged,
And party leaders all befogged
With surplus, tariff, pension.
A moral pruning knife, I'll bet,
Might work some good among that set,
To save it from declension.
God only knows where, how, or when
That doughface chief would say amen.
TO things inside of reason.
But leaders pat him on the head
And whisper, boss, just go ahead
In spite of fuss and treason,
That mighty chieftain, self-inspired,
Placates the South with flags, acquired
From rebel horde and traitor.
Say please reform or you'll be snubbed;
And how we'd smile to see you rubbed
Upon the public CRATER.
Change means reform, reform means
change:
OF course, but think it pesky starnge;
1t must be democratic.
For traitor braves they still prefer
To Northern soldier-Union cur,
And that's reform emphatic.
But time, nor patience now can bro
To follow every turn and crook
OF that self righteous faction.
Perhaps, sometime We'll catch CLEAN
OF true reform to match our theme,
But now, behold distraction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
ZEPHYR-

This sired by Enchaner
Chief;
families the
action shown himself
weighs
easily
eel acion
TERMS disposed
considered with foal S. f. THAYER, Proprietor
Manchee Center,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

jeff Davis has written letter to
ex-Gov. Lubbock of Texas taking
strong grounds against prohibition.
Senator Reagan in published reply
deplores this and states that it will
cost the prohibition party in Texas
thousands of votes. If Texas can
be influenced in this way by old jeff,
prohibition will do them no good. A
State must needs look higher than
jeff Davis before it is ready fol
prohibition.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
The leading manufacturers of on

velopes in New York and New Eng
land have combined to advance the
prices of their products. This is all
right, and there is very little said
about it, but let the ragpicker under
take to raise his scale of wages and
then-well, that would be a ''conspir-
acy" and it should be suppressed al
once.-Rutland Telegram.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

81 wish you'd make me an old
fashioned cup of coffee" he said, as
he sat down in a Detroit restaurant.
In few minutes, cup was placed
before him, and he surveyed it, sniff
ed at it, and turned up his nose, and
asked, "What do you call it!'' San
old-fashioned cup of coffee, sir.
got some Rio, burned it on the shoy-
ell, pounded it in rag, and it is sweet
ened with molasses and dosed with
skinned milk. Those good old tunes
are gone, sir; but the old fashioned
coffee can be made yet"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
Seventeenth Regiment Reunion.

The executive committee of the 1 eth
Vermont Reunion Association met at
Burlington Thursday and decided to
hold their second annual reunion at
Burlington on the 9TH day of Octo-
Der next, at which a full attendance
of the members of that regiment is
expected. And it is hoped that nu-
merous representatives of the other
Vermont regiments may also join
them on that occasion. An attract
i've programme of exercises has been
arranged, including trip upon the
lake, band concerts, an address and
a campfire to close with. 1t is eX-
pected that arrangements will be
made for reduced fares upon the rail
roads, and entertainment at Burling-
toms hotels at very reasonable rates.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
Election Notes.

The State election in Kentucky
Monday resulted in about the usual
democratic majority.
In Utah the gentiles have made
slight gains.
At the municipal election of Ports
mouth, N. H. on Tuesday the dem
ocrats elected their entire ticket.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
FOR SALE.

A large two story dwelling house
pleasantly situated on main street in the
village of So. Londonderry.
This house is adapted for two tene-
ments or for boarding house, and is in
excellent condition.
For further particulars inquire of
F. F. CHURCHILL. So Londonderry
or Mrs. NJ. j. LAWRY.
Fairfield. Me.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

the thick heads of some farmers, so
that they may not be led, as a bull
by the nose, into caucuses and con-
ventions and voted by the paid agents
of these same monopolies that are
draining him of every drop of good
blood-and the poor lunkhead doesn't
know it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
The Floods.

Augusta, Georgia has just passed
through a freshet. Three fourths of
the city was covered with water from
one to six feet deep. Much damage
was done to streets and sewers.
Trains are again held on the Fitch
burg road. A heavy rain storm on
Tuesday washed out about 80 feet of
trestle and twisted about 80 feet more
out of shape and washed out 20 feet
of embankment Erving.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

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Matilda"
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

The Ohio republicans have renom-
mated Gov. Foraker and will UNI
doubtedly elect him by a sweeping
majority. The convention unanimous
" endorsed Senator John Sherman
for President.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
Circulation 936 Copies.

The regular weekly edition Of th'
Londonderry Sitter is 80 Q,dres on
$50 copies, schich number is absorbed
IN ats regular aceekly bona .ade circulo-
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State of Vermont
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day of July, A. ID. 1887.
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

A singular state of affairs is report
ed to exist at East Berkshire railroad
station. j. b. Hutchins of Montgom-
cry Center has in some way incurred
the i'll will of the railroad manage
ment, and they refuse to unload his
freight or place the car in which it
was loaded in convenient place for
his men to unload it. Mr.. Hutchins,
it will be remembered, was among the
unfortunates who were injured in the
terrible Hartford disaster on the Cen
trail Vermont last winter. He sus-
tanned injuries from which he will
probably never recover; but during
his long confinement not one of the
Central officials has visited him Or
made inquiry as to his condition. Mr..
Hutchins does an extensive business
in the manufacture of butter tubs and
lumber AT Montgomery Center, and
in connection Herewith runs gener-
al store, goods for which are detained
as stated above by the railroad COM
pany. 1t looks like mighty small
business for a railroad company to be
engaged in such a conspiracy as this
seems to us to be.-Richford Gazette.
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

Between the hot weather, and the
Higginses, and the civil service re-
formers President Cleveland is sore
" tormented.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04
The Poets Corner.

Written for the sifter,l
MEMORY.
To Miss Ida Walker, Ashland, Ill.
ny Il, II. ALBEE,
out ON the broad prairie
Isl school house painted white,
Where sunbeams CLEAN and glitter
From early morn TIL night,
The birds sing In the tree tops
Their love songs TO their mates,
or fit In joyous pleasure
With happiness elate.
We see within the building
Young minds ON learning bent;
A teacher good and pleasant
Guides each with kin intent.
We list and hear the voices
Aboue the red birds song
l love, we love, you love
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This school must soon be parted,
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Exchanged for golden streets.
Oh, happy school day hours
When childhood knows no care,
And youth, with golden dreaming
Sees naught but what is fair.
Enjoy the hour that's yours.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

Boss Atkins having said in the Ar
gus that she is not fool, and he
would be should he recommend in
competent, unfit or bad men for posi-
tion," the st. Adams Sentry says:
Did not Mr.. Atkins recommend for
postmaster at st. Adams a man against
whose appointment prominent Vermont
democrats protested so strongly, on the
ground of his unfitness that the nomina-
ton was Withdrawn from the Senate?
Was not the favorite selection of the Ar
gus for Postmaster at Montpelier-for a
while at least-a man whose untitness is
demonstrated by indictments for violating
of the phohihitory law yet hanging over
his head? Did not Mr.. Atkins recon-
mend for an appointment in the st. Al
bans custom house local politician-re-
Gently dropped from the force-whose
previous record in the U. S. internal rev.
enue department was decidedly cloudy?
| These facts somehow or other do not ex-
actly harmonic with the published decla-
ration of Bro. Atkins that "thus far in
life he has endeavored to live in a decent
| lythonorable, moral and God-fearing way. y
| We cannot think that democratic editor
is acting ''decently honorable" when he
fights against his own party and in favor
of republican railroad ring candidates
when he labored to defeat that noble jurist
and gentleman and loyal democrat, Judg,
Redteld, as candidate Judge Royce,
republican forced upon the party as it.
nominee by a cooperative lobby. Neither
can we include-notwithstand that re
markable claim for uprightness that Bro
Atkins so pathetically Tugs in--the Argu
as a leader in moral ideas, when it almos
uniformly stands forth as an apologist 70
the rum power, and defamer of womel
and men who are striving to protect on
homes and families from the saloon infiu
ence.
Was it not mainly on this account tina
President Buckham objected to that pa
per being placed on file in the reading
; room of the Vermont University? Sc
Bro. Atkins ideas of what is honorable
and moral differ very widely from tn
, ideas other men hold in relation to thes
D points. We hardly believe that the Al
gus will be considered an authority o
honor or morality in Vermont by any eS
, cept the ring democrats of Franklin cour
D ty-even if by them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-08-04

The Inter. State Commerce Com
mission has decided that commercial
travellers are not entitled to special
rates denied to the general travelling
public.
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when you go to Bratteboro call on A. =.
WILDER, rear of Refomer Office who has the
largest stock of Mouidings In town. Prices
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